The picture depicts Erasmus, a humanist, who wanted church reform during the Renaissance Period. He tried to counter the emphasis on ceremony, rituals, and rules of the Catholic Faith with "The Philosophy of Christ". The philosophy encouraged believers to examine Christ's life and words for examples of love and ethical behavior. Erasmus had social impact along with other humanists like Thomas More.
The picture depicts Martin Luther nailing his famous 95 theses to the
church doors. The theses were posted by Martin Luther showing
statements on the practice of selling salvation. Luther wouldn't know,
but his actions would trigger a series of events that would result in the
change and later on the division of the Catholic Church.
The picture depicts Erasmus, a humanist, who wanted church reform during the Renaissance Period. He tried to counter the emphasis on ceremony, rituals, and rules of the Catholic Faith with "The Philosophy of Christ". The philosophy encouraged believers to examine Christ's life and words for examples of love and ethical behavior. Erasmus had social impact along with other humanists like Thomas More.
The picture depicts Martin Luther nailing his famous 95 theses to the
church doors. The theses were posted by Martin Luther showing
statements on the practice of selling salvation. Luther wouldn't know,
but his actions would trigger a series of events that would result in the
change and later on the division of the Catholic Church.